35 Homemade Dog Treats (Recipes Inside)

Published: November 29, 2018Updated: January 22, 2019

We all know how excited dogs get when they see food coming towards them. Apart from their regular dog food, adding a bit of homemade treats made with love by their owner might really make your dog's day. Check out these amazing 35 treat recipes you can make for your dog right now!

Imagine eating the same kind of food each day. Even if that’s your all-time favorite meal, at some point you would get sick of it. Most dogs just eat commercial dry food for every day of their life, and that makes us a bit sad. Even if commercial food does indeed have all the nutrients that a pup might need, we all know how much our dogs love treats.

While you can surely buy treats for him, making and baking some for your lovely dog doesn’t seem like such a big effort in the end. Most of them are really easy to make, and after all, your pup deserves a good, homemade treat made by his admired owner.

That’s why we picked out 35 recipes that are safe for your dog and easy to make. Pets enjoy attention and dedication as much as humans. So, let’s start!

1. Peanut Butter & Bacon Dog Treats

Prep time: 10-15 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

For this recipe you will need :

Peanut butter

Nonfat milk

Baking powder

Eggs or unsweetened applesauce

Oats

Bacon

For this one as for the most of the following recipes you will need to preheat your oven first. Then, mix the ingredients, and work the dough until it’s thick. Roll it out, cut the shapes and place them on a cookie sheet.

If your dog is a bacon lover, he will enjoy this treat! Just do not give away a bit too much as treats are meant to be fed on occasions.

You can store these treats in the refrigerator for about a week. Also, a good idea might be to freeze the treats before putting them in the oven. When frozen they can last for 2 months and all you have to do is to bake them.

2. Chicken Dog Biscuits

Photo Credits: Two Healthy Kitchens

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 10-15 mins

For this recipe you will need :

Cooked chicken

Whole wheat flour

Plain Greek yogurt

Eggs

Want to surprise your dog with a nice protein rich treat? Then definitely make this special, savory treat. The most of the ingredients found in this recipe are probably already in your kitchen. Plus it is so fast to make, you basically do it right now.

The important thing here is to use only cooked chicken, not fried not roasted as they are usually made with spices and oils that are bad for dogs. Make sure there is no bones or skin. Use your chicken leftovers to make this yummy treat for your dog!

3. Meaty treats

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

For this recipe you will need:

Jar chicken, ham, turkey or beef-flavored baby food

Dry milk powder

Dry cream

You will agree that this treat will come in handy for all those busy new moms (and dads). Have a big stock of baby food? Then making it will be very simple. However, make sure that baby food you choose doesn’t contain ingredients that are harmful to dogs.

This recipe is great for older dogs that might have difficulties with chewing due to teeth or gum problems.

4. Homemade Dog Donuts

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

For this recipe you will need:

Flour

Coconut oil

Peanut butter

Eggs

Greek yogurt

Bacon Bits

This delicious treat looks so good that it is even tempting to humans! Imagine how happy it would make your dog if you were making donuts especially for him. Isn’t this the ideal treat for treating your dog on special occasions?

Is your dog’s birthday coming soon? Or is it almost Christmas? The holidays are surely the right time to make your loved ones feel a bit more special, and that stays true for your dog too. Make him dog donuts and he will surely adore it!

5. Spinach, Carrot and Zucchini Dog Cookies

Prep time: 25 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

In this recipe you will need:

Pumpkin puree

Peanut butter

Eggs

Oats

Carrots

Zucchini

Baby spinach

Want to boost your dog’s diet with some veggie based treat? Good thinking! This recipe might take a bit longer as you will need more than half an hour to make these treats, but trust us, it is totally worth it.

This is a very healthy treat as it contains a lot of ingredients that can benefit a dog’s health in multiple ways. For instance, pumpkin is highly recommendable for dogs as it improves the digestive system, and carrots too.

6. Cheddar and Bacon Treat

Photo Credits: Good Housekeeping

Prep time: 25 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

In this recipe you will need:

Oats

Cheddar cheese

Bacon

Eggs

Think your dog might enjoy more a good, tasty cheddar and bacon treat? Well, the chances are if you’re a fan of it, your dog will like it too. Do not worry about feeding cheddar to your dog if he doesn’t have any allergies to lactose. In small amount cheese won’t cause any harm.

Make this recipe to surprise your dog, but be aware that these treats are so delicious that even some humans couldn’t resist to try them.

7. Wild Rice and Chicken Treat

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

In this recipe you will need:

Boneless Chicken Breast

Wild rice

Chicken stock

Flour

Eggs

This is another savory dog treat that is very easy to make. Do you make chicken soups frequently? Then you might prepare these from time to time. When baking these, you can also freeze and store them for up to 6 months.

In this recipe, make sure to avoid bones and skin on the chicken meat. You can also store these in the freezer up to 6 months. It will only need about 15-20 minutes to defrost.

8. Coconut, Peanut Butter Summer treat

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 0 min (freezing only)

In this recipe you will need:

Peanut butter

Coconut oil

Cinnamon

In our opinion, every dog owner should know this super fast recipe. You just have to mix the proper amounts of ingredients all together and freeze them! Could it be simpler? Plus, this treat is very healthy as well as delicious so you might even want to have a bite yourself. And if you’re tempted, feel free to do so. You will LOVE it!

Be aware that this recipe might become among your most frequent homemade treats. The only thing you should care about is that the peanut butter you buy is a proper one for your fog and doesn’t contain harmful ingredients. This perfect summer treat will refresh your pup on those hot days and provide him with some healthy nutrients. Yummy!

9. Cranberry Cookies

Watch out, this is another recipe that will look so tempting to you! You might also find it very delicious, but you get your own treats often, right? Try leaving some for your pup!

These cookies are just a wonderful way to make your dog feel special! Not only are they yummy, but they are also so nice to see. Make sure you take a photo of your dog biting it, and thank us later. But, as if it wasn’t enough, they are also very healthy. Eggs, coconut oil and cranberries are good for dogs and will provide your pup with some nutritious ingredients!

10. Frozen Watermelon Treats

Have too much watermelon that you simply can’t finish? Do not throw it away, you can make this wonderful summer treat that will cool your dog down on those hot days.

Just make sure you remove all the seeds, as most seeds contain harmful toxins that might cause an upset tummy. Adding the proper amount of coconut milk will do the trick in this recipe, as it will make it feel more like a healthy ice-cream rather than blended watermelon.

Adding just a bit of honey might not hurt your dog, but if you prefer cutting down sugar in his diet for any reasons, then you might even skip it, the treat will be yummy even without it.

11. Frozen Pumpkin Dog Treats

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 0 min (freezing only)

To make these autumn treats you’ll need:

Pumpkin puree

Plain yogurt

This recipe is so easy to make and it has so much nutritional value your dog can benefit from. As the author of the recipe suggests you might also add a bit of flaxseeds. They are full of fiber and will treat greatly your dog’s skin and coat. When picking ingredients, watch out for any sugar and buy sugarless alternatives instead.

The perfect thing about frozen treats is that they are so practical, you can just store them in the freezer, and take them out whenever treat-time arrives.

13. Frozen Banana Treat

But, before we jump to baking cookies let’s tell you about the easiest frozen dog treat there is. No need to over explain this one. It just has everything a dog might like in a treat.

This treat is so easy to make, it will probably take you less to make it than to peel the bananas. When using bananas in recipes, opt for ripe ones as they are actually healthier! Want to refresh your dog quickly on hot summer days? We surely provided you with enough ideas your dog will love!

14. Banana Chips No Sugar

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 2 hours

To make banana chips you will only need:

Bananas

Lemon

If you want to feed your dog with banana chips, it is better if you make them by your own! A lot of commercial banana chips contain sugar that will cause digestive problems when fed to dogs. So here’s a recipe to make a good, healthy treat that will be tummy-friendly.

But, even if this treat might seem like a simple one, it’s actually quite difficult to achieve the perfect crispiness of the banana chips. The trick is to slice bananas evenly and check if the thinner slices should be removed from the oven earlier.

15. Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 12 mins

In this recipe you will need:

Oatmeal

Apple

Eggs

Pumpkin

These pumpkin, oat treats will be a perfect source of fiber and provide your dog with other nutrients important for his overall health. Apples contain vitamins A and C that are also very beneficial to your dog.

16. Breath Freshening Treats

Prep time: 25 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

In this recipe you will need:

Mint

Parsley

Activated charcoal

Diatomaceous earth

Eggs

Ok, this might me among the toughest recipes to make here, but it indeed is very healthy and tasty! If your dog has bad breath and generally has issues with teeth, then this treat is what you are looking for.

These cookies will not only make that bad breath go away, but they might even clean your pup’s teeth. Have a cat that doesn’t really have a wonderful breath? Felines can have it too!

17. Easy Two-Ingredient Dog Treat

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

For this super easy recipe you will only need:

Bean flour (or chickpea, coconut flour or rolled oats)

Baby food

This one is really easy-peasy. Just make sure that you choose the right type of baby food. For example, sweet potatoes, parsley, blueberries, bananas etc are completely fine. Avoid ingredients and foods that are toxic to dogs.

A dog owner and a new parent? This kind of treats might just become your thing from now on! Try out this recipe from Dog Milk and thank us later!

18. Frozen Chicken Treats

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 0 min (freezing only)

For this recipe you will need:

Chicken

Rice

Chicken stock

Parsley

Ooops! We couldn’t resist but include this one too. It is similar to a previous frozen treat, but it has a few twists that will make it a completely different bite for your dog.

Giving too much sweet treats to your dog might not exactly be the greatest idea, so store some savory treats too! Put these in the freezer and you will always have a good, icy bite for your dog. Just make sure to defrost it for a couple of minutes before serving it to him.

19. Sweet Potato Fries

Photo credits: Beagles and Bargains

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

To make these healthy sweet potato fries you will need:

Sweet potato

Coconut oil

Turmeric, cinnamon

Sweet potatoes are perfectly fine for dogs to feed. Not only are they safe for canines, but they are also very healthy. So making some healthy potato fries with coconut oil will be a good way to treat your pooch.

Be aware not to add other spices as not all of them are safe for dogs. Cinnamon, Turmeric, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme are among the dog safe spices that you can use in your homemade treat recipes. Read more in the full recipe about the spices you can use in homemade dog food.

In order to make these sweet potato fries properly make sure to follow the full recipe at Beagles and Bargains. If you don’t, the fries might be cooked in an unhealthy and harm your pup.

20. Homemade Flaxseed Biscuits

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

For these delicious and healthy treats, you will need:

Whole wheat flour

Oats

Flaxseed

Beef broth

Peanut butter

These cookies are adored by many dogs! Want a recipe that your dog will love 100%. Then go with this one, and you will be happy for doing so. You will be proud of yourself each time you feed your dog with these homemade and super healthy biscuits. These yummy bites have everything your dog needs in a treat.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in the flaxseeds are better absorbed when ground, so make sure to grind these seeds before adding them to any of your recipes. This way the food will have major health benefits for you and for your dog. Oats and peanut butter are among the ingredients that are often found in dog treats because they provide canines with important fiber and protein.

21. Hypoallergenic Chicken treats

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

If your puppy has gluten allergy and you want to make him a quick treat, you will have to prepare:

Rice flour

Chicken broth

Making hypoallergenic treats for dogs with a gluten allergy is easy to do. However, you shouldn’t really make all the food by yourself, as your dog should be getting all the other nutrients needed for proper body functionality. Adding occasional treats every now and then might be perfectly fine.

22. Apple Carrot Pup Biscuits

Are you ready for a treat your dog won’t have enough of? Then go with this one and you won’t regret it. But be aware, do NOT feed too much as treats should take up to 10% of your dog’s daily intake.

It reminds us of a canine version of carrot cake, or maybe it is just us? However, this delicious biscuits contain both apples and carrots that are super healthy for your dog. Beware to skip the sugar if your dog is more sensitive to higher levels of it, or has diabetes.

23. Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

In order to make this delicious Martha Stewart’s dog treat, you will need:

Barley flour

Oatmeal

Cheddar

Parmesan cheese

Unsweetened applesauce

Well, if Martha Stewart makes homemade dog treats, we definitely want to try them. I mean feed them to our lovely dogs. This is a classic dog treat recipe with a nice touch of cheeses that all dogs will enjoy. Do not make this recipe only if your dog has a lactose allergy.

You can also store these biscuits up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Make sure to let them cool completely before you put them in.

24. Winter Cinnamon Dog Biscuits

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

For this yummy, sweet treat, make sure you have:

Whole wheat flour

Milk

Cinnamon

Honey

It’s kind of sad that when winter arrives, your whole house smells like those yummy biscuits or those amazing cinnamon buns and your dog gets to eat only his regular dog food. Well, that being said, this year treat your dog and make him some winterish biscuits he will really enjoy.

This treat will come in handy while making those winter-spiced cookies for your family. You will surely have all the ingredients, and you just need half an hour more to make a special surprise for your pooch too.

25. Blueberry & Banana Dog Treat

Your dog will adore this treat and PLUS it will also benefit him. Let’s check out the ingredients:

Blueberries

Banana

Unsweetened applesauce

Ground flaxseed

Buckwheat flour

Dehydrated goat milk

This one is among our favorite dog treats. It is creative and super healthy that once you make it, you will feel like you’re giving your dog small bites of health boosters every time he gets this treat.

Blueberries are a superfood that have a ton of benefits for humans and dogs. They are a great source of antioxidants which will boost your dog’s immune system. These powerful berries combined with bananas and flaxseed will bring your dog plenty of healthy nutrients.

26. Coconut and Pear Cookies

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

In order to make this moist cookie you will need:

Coconut flour

Pear puree

Honey

Coconut oil

For a change, here’s a recipe for some soft, moist cookies that might be a good addition to your dog’s food. Especially if the regular food your dog eats is the dry one. Make sure the pear puree is sugar free and you’re good to go.

27. Grain Free Dog Treats

Making tasty gluten free treats for your dog might seem as a difficult task to do. But it isn’t. A bit of creativity and the right ingredients will make a treat as good as any other one.

These cookies are so awesome that all dogs will like it! They are definitely healthier than recipes that include the wheat flour, so if you want to make any recipe a bit healthier, just seek for the right flour alternatives. We remind you that peanut butter has to be carefully chosen in order to avoid digestive problems in your dog.

28. Frozen Strawberry and Coconut Oil Treats

Photo Credits: Pretty Fluffy

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 1 hour (freezing only)

For making this cute and tasty treat you will have to provide:

Strawberries

Organic coconut oil

Coconut oil has tons of benefits in store for your pup too. By adding a bit of strawberries (but you can also add blueberries or cranberries if you prefer), it will make it easier for your dog to ingest some coconut oil. This will make a perfect treat for your dog, especially during hot summer days.

30. Gluten Free Dog Cookies

If your dog is allergic to gluten make him this special treat. You will need:

Pumpkin

Eggs

Sea salt

Honey

Brown rice flour

Organic milk

All dogs deserve proper care and should feel special no matter what! So if your dog has a gluten allergy, that’s not a reason to skip making him some tasty treats.

Remember to serve these only once they are completely cool. Your dog will love them! Pumpkin is known to be healthy for our puppies, so apart from giving a special flavor to these treats, your dog will also get a bunch of benefits from it.

31. Dried Chewy Banana Treats

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 1.5 hours

If you want to make a chewy treat with no preservatives, then you will only need these ingredients:

Bananas

Lemon

Honey

We know that all dogs love to chew, so this treat might be just perfect for any type of dog. It is healthy, completely natural, and easy to make. Just make sure you don’t exceed the baking time as the bananas might get crunchy.

32. Bacon Fat Treats

Photo credits: Cooking with Jax

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 50 mins

If your dog likes some bacon, this recipe might be the right one to follow:

Broth

Bacon fat

Powdered milk

Eggs

Whole wheat flour

If you found an abandoned and malnourished dog that might need some extra pounds in order to be healthy, then he might really enjoy this one! The milk bones will harden upon cooling and will provide your dog with plenty of nutrients.

Bacon fat also has its own benefits that are very important when taken in small amounts. So feed these in moderation.

33. Vanilla Dog Treat

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 40 mins

Want to make a sweet vanilla treat for your pup. Make sure to have these ingredients:

Whole wheat flour

Cornmeal

Rolled oats

Almond milk

Vanilla extract

Eggs

Peanut butter

Don’t be afraid of giving these small amounts of vanilla extract to your dog, as they won’t hurt him. Everyone needs some vanilla sweetness every now and then, right? Your pup will enjoy this sweet delicious treat for sure!

34. Frozen Yogurt Pupsicle

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 4,5 hours (freezing)

To make these awesome pupsicles you will need these ingredients:

Strawberries

Blueberries

Bananas

Plain yogurt

Pretzel stick per pupsicle

The best way to make these is if you make sure the pretzel stick are with no salt. If there is too much salt on them, remove it manually. However, once you see how these amazing pupscicle look like, you will fall in love with them! And so will your dog.

They are so rich with nutrients that you don’t have to feel guilty feeding this glorious treat to your pup. But remember that no matter how tasty and healthy this treat might be, it is a treat and should not be overfed to dogs!

35. Ginger Apple Treat

Photo credits: Lola the Pitty

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Another great treat with those beautiful winterish flavors. Prepare:

Brown rice flour

Apple

Plain greek yogurt

Ginger

Coconut oil

Everything about this treat will make your dog happy. It has yogurt, coconut oil, and apples that are great for your pup’s immune system. Remember that when feeding treats, moderation is key, so don’t go overboard with giving them.